The Spiral Path

Reflections and musings from the spiral path as it challenges us to walk deeply and connect with our core Selves ~ embrace our sacred wound, allow our shadow, and embody our authentic beauty and creative genius ~ and emerge to deliver our gifts and share our wisdom with the world.

A grey and heavy Tuesday morning. It's raining but when I looked up toward Restormel Castle, it was hidden in fog. Interesting that today is my day to experience Restormel. As I was checking out of the Chatham Pub, a local man mentioned Restormel with a warm tone in his voice, especially when he mentioned the view. Yes, I said. The view. What I didn't say was that it was the view that told me I was home when I looked out across the valley over thirty years ago.

And...why I am here now, walking and exploring in Cornwall, and especially right here.

I have spent the last couple of nights here, and yesterday spent the day walking from St. Austell back to Lostwithiel. I took the 9am train back to St. Austell, and got off into a heavy mist. Towns are always the trickiest places to navigate, so I spent some time just standing at the train station trying to get my bearings. I saw the church steeple, so headed down toward it. It did not feel right to walk the Clay Trails, as directed in my MaryMichael guidebook. So I felt my way through the city, starting at the spirals on the Celtic cross at the church.

I actually loved my walk through the town, finding a wonderful bakery with "Rock" buns and chocolate crispy treats. I then also passed a little storefront location that said "ACCORD MEDIATION SERVICES!! That is the name of Steve, my husband's business in Colorado, so of course I took pictures, and even went inside and spoke to the office administrator.

I had seen a path on the map so followed my nose to find the path, going right by a very happy school, as evidenced by the beautiful mosaics and happy children.

I had seen a path on the map so followed my nose to find the path, going right by a very happy school, as evidenced by the beautiful mosaics and happy children.

I then went over the motorway and through some thick woods, to arrive in Carlyon and the a wonderful surprise, a circle of stones surrounded in briars and thistles.

It was actually a journey in and of itself to get out of St. Austell, past the Eden project and back on the official Mary path. I actually feel as though I was on my own Mary path. Perhaps though, I am now on the Sarah Way, and have been since I left the path back in Penpol last Thursday.

That's it actually. The path has not felt as clear or spelled out for me since I came off the "official" path last week. I am experiencing a different quality now, where I truly have to trust and follow my own senses, desires, needs and intentions to move forward.

Just now, I spoke with Ricky, my 90 year old, new friend from Lostwithel, who just set up an appointment to meet with the mayor of Lostwithiel, a Mrs. Parsons.

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Sarah

I am a pilgrim. I love to walk. I walk the sacred spiral paths on ancient pilgrimage paths along the "dragon" ley lines of the Earth, as well as labyrinths. I walk to come home to the truth of who I truly am, to connect with the Earth and Spirit, and to live my life aligned with my soul's path. My intention is always to walk In Love, As Love, For Love.

I lead Spiral Path Pilgrimage Walks & Retreats in Cornwall and Avalon in southwest England, as well as labyrinth and Chakra Walks in Boulder, Colorado. Updates on upcoming pilgrimages, retreats and walks will be coming soon!